Today's Learning Objective
RL.10.7, RL.10.6, RI.10.2
Students will analyze and contrast the principles of Taoism and Confucianism in order to address the central argument in a work of Asian literature.
Bell Work
Write the model sentence and underline the participial phrase.
MODEL: Not daring to glance at the books, I went out of the library, fearing that the librarian would call me back for further questioning.
-Richard Wright, Black Boy
Combine the list of sentences to imitate the model.
a. I was not thinking to hide the box.
b. I stood behind the door.
c. I was knowing that my sister would discover me there.
d. She would discover me after little searching.
Now, write your own imitation of the model!
Role Play! Taoism vs Confucianism
Read the skit "Lao Tzu Meets Confucious"
As we read, make a T-chart noting differences in the beliefs.
Discuss- What have we learned about the central beliefs of each teaching? How do the philosophies differ?
Read
Read "That Sort of Bear"
Homework
Read "That Sort of Bear" and do your reader response.
RL.10.7, RL.10.6, RI.10.2
Students will analyze and contrast the principles of Taoism and Confucianism in order to address the central argument in a work of Asian literature.
Bell Work
Write the model sentence and underline the participial phrase.MODEL: Not daring to glance at the books, I went out of the library, fearing that the librarian would call me back for further questioning.
-Richard Wright, Black Boy
Combine the list of sentences to imitate the model.
a. I was not thinking to hide the box.
b. I stood behind the door.
c. I was knowing that my sister would discover me there.
d. She would discover me after little searching.
Now, write your own imitation of the model!
Role Play! Taoism vs Confucianism
Read the skit "Lao Tzu Meets Confucious"As we read, make a T-chart noting differences in the beliefs.
Discuss- What have we learned about the central beliefs of each teaching? How do the philosophies differ?
Read
Read "That Sort of Bear"Homework
Read "That Sort of Bear" and do your reader response.